iPhone Bad?

I've been checking out some reviews for the new 3G iPhone and was surprised to read that a lot of people think the new network isn't too great. In addition the issues seem to go beyond the network to customer support and even glitchy applications and functionality. Honestly, I don't know how much I believe when it come to these reviews. I know that the industry has loyalists on every side and are almost always attempting to sway opinion one way or the other. 

Having only played with the original iPhone and leered longingly at one of the new 3G's at the Apple Store in Austin, i would have to say that even with glitches and a questionable network I'd rather run an Apple than any other competitor (not to say I would shun the opportunity to have any one of the competitors gadgets). 

I was curious if anyone out there in the Blogosphere has the 3G or original iPhone and are or were having any of the aforementioned issues. Were you able to resolve the issues? Would you recommend the iPhone?